Calne
Calne is a town and civil parish in Wiltshire, southwestern England, at the north western edge of the North Wessex Downs hill range. A marked Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Calne is located on a little river, the Marden, that rises 2 miles (3 km) away in the Wessex Downs, and it is the only town on that river. At the time of the 2011 Census, Calne had a resident population of roughly 17,274 inhabitants. Since the end of the 1990s, Calne developed quickly in contrast to most other towns in the South West region. The Lansdowne Park housing development, finalised in late 2008, has greatly boosted the physical size of the town, creating a completely new north-western suburban area. This features a brand-new primary school, a medical centre and a small shopping area including a mix of shops. Such redevelopment has brought in professional workers from historically more prosperous locations like Bath, Bristol, Marlborough and as far afield as the 'silicon valley' towns of main Berkshire. Significant buildings in the town include St Mary's Church, an array of homes on The Green, and the town hall. Of specific note is Calne Library, opened by the Queen in 2001, which has won accolades for its revolutionary design. Since the demolition of the Harris pork factory and the completion of the first phase of redevelopment regeneration in 2001, Calne has seen Cotswold stone, much like local limestone, being chosen together with smart red brickwork, formerly reserved for fine historic buildings. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of vetted experts in Calne to be sure of a fantastic quality service at a competitive price.
